Stillness Meditation for Beginners: A 21-Day Course

Name: Stillness Meditation for Beginners: A 21-Day Course
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Build a Strong Foundation for Daily Meditation with the Traditional Practice of Kaya Sthairyam.

Created byNivritti Yoga

Last updated 1/2023

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What you'll learn

Build a habit of meditation with 21 days progressive series of meditation.
Calmness through stillness.
Be better at handling unpleasant situations around yourself.
Experience greater clarity and peace.
The joy of beginning a spiritual journey, under a authentic tradition.

Course content

4 sections • 21 lectures • 5h 12m total length

1. Introduction to Body Stillness_ Setting the Stage for a Joyful Journey10:27
Explore body stillness meditation to calm the mind and sharpen clarity. Practice 20 minutes daily in a quiet space with a guided body scan and breath awareness.
2. Exploring the Importance of Body Stillness in Meditation10:39
Discover how body stillness enhances meditation by aligning posture, relaxing the body, and following breath to calm the mind and improve mental clarity in this 21-day beginners course.
3. The Foundation of Successful Meditation_ Kaya Sthairyam9:54
Develop a solid meditation foundation through body stillness, mastering a steady posture and full-body awareness, breathing with depth, and cultivating rooted, motionless focus before progressing to other practices.
4. The Importance of the Meditation Posture in Kaya Sthairyam10:02
Learn how a comfortable meditation posture fosters body stillness, breath awareness, and mental calm, guiding beginners toward one point madness and the goal of chaos theory meditation.
5. Comfortable and Relaxing Posture for Meditation11:08
Discover a comfortable, relaxing meditation posture that supports focus and stillness, with no hard and fast rules. Keep shoulders and face relaxed, spine upright, and breathe mindfully to sustain ease.

6. Overcoming Sleepiness in Meditation14:14
Overcome sleepiness in meditation by adjusting posture, reducing boredom, and aligning practice with sleep and time of day, then cultivate body awareness and stillness through a body awareness practice.
7. Building a Strong Foundation_ Day 7 Reflections and Insights13:38
Celebrate completing week one by building a daily stillness foundation and approaching each session as a new experience. Observe body sensations, maintain stillness, and breathe deeply before opening the eyes.
8. The Stages of Kaya Sthairyam13:46
Explore the stages of kaya sthairyam, moving from a comfortable posture to deeper breath awareness as body awareness subsides into pure, steady stillness.
9. Exploring Pure Awareness in Kaya Sthairyam13:21
Discover pure awareness as the backdrop to thoughts, and cultivate stadium practice through body stillness, breath, and staying present in the moment.
10. Maintaining Focus in Kaya Sthairyam13:53
Maintain focus through stillness by anchoring attention to the breath, while performing a mindful body scan from feet to head and observing sensations with a witness mindset.

11. Overcoming Distractions in Kaya Sthairyam15:16
Overcome distractions by acknowledging thoughts and sensations, letting them pass, and returning focus to the meditation object, while cultivating body stillness and mindful awareness throughout Kaya Sthairyam practice.
12. The Role of Patience in Kaya Sthairyam15:25
Practice patience, steady stillness through body awareness and mindful breathing to cultivate a calm mind; embrace perseverance and daily effort toward progress rather than perfection.
13. The Role of Kaya Sthairyam in Stress Reduction15:30
14. The Role of Kaya Sthairyam in Stress Reduction15:21
Practice Kaya Sthairyam to cultivate body stillness and present-moment awareness, reducing stress and anxiety through mindful observation, breath flow, and a steady daily routine.
15. Kaya Sthairyam and Emotional Balance16:03
Cultivate body stillness to improve emotional balance by observing the present moment, letting go of judgments, and responding calmly to emotions through daily practice.

16. Kaya Sthairyam and Physical Health18:09
Cultivate stillness and awareness through stadium to support physical health, boosting immune function, brain blood flow, digestion, and relaxation.
17. Letting go of worldly designations19:27
Let go of worldly designations and titles to cultivate inner calm, focus, and clarity through a guided stillness meditation, body awareness, and mindful breath.
18. The Art of Letting Go_ I Want Nothing18:29
Let go of expectations during meditation to cultivate stillness, body awareness, and mindful witnessing of sensations and breath, sustaining a motionless, present state.
19. The Art of Letting Go_ I Do Nothing18:02
Practice acceptance and the do-nothing approach to deepen stillness and surrender effort by embracing the present moment. Use body awareness and breath to cultivate inner peace.
20. Kaya Sthairyam and the Practice of Dharana18:34
Develop kaya sthairyam as the foundation for dharana, cultivate body stillness, observe breath, and use mantra repetition to deepen concentration.
21. Kaya Sthairyam - Reflections and Next Steps21:06
Complete a 21-day journey into Kaya Stadium by practicing body stillness, reducing stress, balancing emotions, and deepening awareness and peace in daily life.

Requirements

No prerequisites. You do not have to know anything about yoga or meditation. In fact, it would be even better if you haven't got any prior knowledge.
Preferable to have a quiet place where you wont be disturbed for 10 to 20 minutes.
Headphones to be used for a really immersive experience.

Description

Inspired by the notion that it takes 21 days to create a habit, each 21-Day Meditation is ideal for beginners as well as for advanced practitioners.

with this course, the body becomes still and the mind experiences peace.

Our mind is like a little child. If you order a child to do something, he will quite often do the opposite. There appears to be a rebelliousness, a need to defy. The mind acts in the same way. If you force the mind to forget the body and be aware of another subject, it seems to suddenly develop a fascination for the body. The more you try to forget the body, the more difficult it becomes.

Knowing this tendency of the mind, this course adopts a contrary approach. That is, it almost forces the mind to be aware of the body for a long period of time. The mind, as usual, rebels. The mind automatically tries to think of something else and it forgets the body. And this is exactly the aim of meditation practices. After practicing intensely every day you will find that the awareness spontaneously directs itself inwards and the Mind is calm and with peace.

The Meditation technique followed in this course is traditionally known as Kaya Sthairyam.

Meditation is a state that arises when following a meditation technique.

Meditation techniques usually consist of one sitting still in one of the classical meditation postures.

One ensures the body is still and comfortable.

One’s awareness is withdrawn from the senses and is directed inwards.

One begins to steady the mind by the process of Kaya Sthairyam.

Then one gives a ‘concentration method’ to the mind such as ‘watching the breath or repeating a mantra mentally to oneself.

In time and with practice, one’s awareness begins to merge with the object of meditation. If one is fortunate the state of meditation and bliss arises which is beyond the ability of words to describe.

The first stage is Pratyahara or detachment from the senses.

The second stage is Dharana or Steadying the mind

The third stage is Dhyana or mindless attention… merging.

The fourth stage which arises of its own accord is Samadhi or Bliss which defies description

Kaya sthairyam is a basic practice of concentration on the steadiness of the body.

Who this course is for:

This course is for you, if you're new to meditation or an expert practitioner.
If you want a little respite from stress , anxiety and the hectic pace of modern life.
If you're looking to become a better version of yourself.
If you are troubled by insomnia, fatigue or agitation
If you desire to get a taste of true bliss and freedom within yourself.
If you are plagued with health issues acute or chronic.
if you want to develop a habit of meditation.
if you are looking for Guided meditations from the authentic tradition which help you to accomplish your spiritual and worldly goals.

Stillness Meditation for Beginners: A 21-Day Course

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Course content

Steadiness: First five days5 lectures • 52min

Sensations: Second five days5 lectures • 1hr 9min

Psychic rigidity: Third Five days5 lectures • 1hr 18min

Complete Stillness: Final six days6 lectures • 1hr 54min

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